Top Ten of the Year 2006 Pick
-- The Artful Diner, nj.com

-- Pat Tanner, NJ Life
Za Dining Room

Mark Valenza, chef/ owner
Chaz Valenza


147 West Delaware Avenue
Pennington, New Jersey 08534

609 737 4400

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viva la za – lunch/brunch - 2008

salads

field greens salad - mixed greens served with red onion and tomato tossed in sherry vinaigrette or asian pear vinaigrette. $6

hummus salad - hummus, tomato and grilled pita bread served with toasted walnuts, golden raisins & mixed greens tossed in lemon citronette. $11

goat cheese salad - montrachet goat cheese dredged in japanese breadcrumbs and sautéed until crispy brown; served with mixed greens, green apple cranberry chutney and sherry vinaigrette. $13

nacho salad - melted cheddar cheese nachos served with refried pinto beans, pico de gallo, and julienne lettuce dressed with red wine vinegar and oil. $10

arabian lentil and spinach salad - hot cumin & coriander green lentils served with sautéed spinach, cherry tomato, curried pistachio nuts and raisins. $11

peanut noodle salad - spicy peanut bean thread noodles served with fried tofu, sautéed bok choy, shaved radish and green onion. $11

add chicken $5 or shrimp $7

soup - lentil with white beans and arugula. $6

sandwich wraps

vegetarian wrap - sliced avocado, fried tofu, julienne lettuce and cucumber served with asian pear mayo in a honey wheat wrap, your choice of mixed greens or fries. $11

turkey & brie wrap - house roasted turkey, brie, julienne lettuce, tomato & cucumber served with honey mustard in a honey wheat wrap, your choice of mixed greens or fries. $12

bacon, lettuce, tomato & cucumber wrap - served with arugula mayo in a honey wheat wrap, your choice of mixed greens or fries. $10

poached eggs & frittatas

Za huevos rancheros - scrambled eggs with tomato salsa, cheddar cheese, corn tortillas, roasted red bliss potatoes and tomato cumin chili sauce. $12

eggs benedict - poached eggs & canadian ham with roasted red bliss potatoes, grilled english muffin & house hollandaise sauce. $12

spring eggs benedict - poached eggs, sautéed spinach & goat cheese served with roasted red bliss potatoes, grilled english muffin & house hollandaise sauce. $13

bacon & eggs benedict - poached eggs & hickory smoked bacon, roasted red bliss potatoes, grilled english muffin & house hollandaise sauce. $12

Za frittatas - open face italian omelet served with sour cream and your choice of any two ingredients: cheddar, brie, goat cheese, blue cheese, canadian ham, sweet sausage, bacon, sautéed onions, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, arugula or diced tomato. $12  (each additional ingredient $1.00)

entrees

island beach lobster & scallops - chilled maine lobster and seared jumbo jersey day boat scallops served with spring greens & asian pear vinaigrette, pico de gallo, sliced avocado, mandarin orange and sherry butter broth. $39

goat cheese ravioli with truffle sauce - house made montrachet goat cheese ravioli, served with truffle sauce, steamed asparagus, padano cheese and shaved radish. $27

grilled filet mignon - char grilled to medium rare, served with sautéed cremini mushrooms, gorgonzola butter, natural jus & roasted red bliss potatoes. $34

crispy chicken padano - panko breaded sautéed chicken breast filled with asparagus, roasted red pepper and padano cheese, served with garlic roasted red bliss potatoes and lemon caper sauce. $19

risotto primavera - creamy arborio rice served with steamed asparagus, tomato, yellow squash, avocado, green onion and padano cheese. $19

desserts

chocolate soufflé - served fresh out of the oven with a side of whipped cream. $12

toasted almond crème brûlée - classic french vanilla custard finished with caramelized toasted almonds. $9

mini cannoli (two) - crispy pastry shells filled with grand mariner mascarpone cream. $5

chocolate mousse cake - served with fresh whipped cream and raspberry sauce. $9